Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic
The Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic is a 1961 garden tractor with a 7 hp Kohler K161 277cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. It features a 12-speed belt-driven CVT Versa-gear transmission with 12 forward and 2 reverse speeds, manual recoil start, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.5 inches, weighs 500 lbs, and uses 4.00x8 front tires and 6-12 rear tires. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade, and 32" front-mount snowblower.
Power7 hp
Founded38" deck
Model233
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 233 Ride-A-Matic
Power
| Power | 7.0 hp |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
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| Front tire | 4.00x8 |
Engine
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
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| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.50 inches (73 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 277 cc (16.94 ci) |
| Engine Detail | Kohler K161 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 31 inches (78 cm) |
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| Height | 38 inches (96 cm) |
| Length | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31 inches (78 cm) |
| Front tread | 31 inches (78 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 500 lbs (226 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 9 inches (22 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Variants | 233 recoil start, 234 electric start |
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| Manufacturer | Bolens |
| Original price | $548 (1961 233 ) |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| 42" Blade | Bolens, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 32" Snowblower | Bolens, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Bolens, 2-blade, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven CVT |
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| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Description | Variable-geometry drive pulley with six positions on the control lever. Two-speed range shift. |
| Transmission | Versa-gear |